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January 23, 2014

Ambiguity in the west over Egypt's derailed democracy

The US position on Morsi’s ouster from power last Wednesday appears to hinge on their supply of military funding to Egypt, which currently stands at around $1.5 billion a...

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January 23, 2014

Palestinian children are among workers exploited in Jordan Valley settlements

The context of Palestinian survival has become a source of exploitation, echoing the recurring oppression created by dependence. Reports compiled by Maan as well as a recent report by...

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January 23, 2014

Erdogan's Egyptian dilemma

The ousting of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi by the military has left western politicians and commentators unsure of how to react. They oppose military dictatorships, yet were deeply suspicious...

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January 23, 2014

The Egyptian Auction

News that the affluent Gulf monarchies Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait are set to pay out a combined sum of $12 billion to Egypt post Morsi makes the...

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January 23, 2014

Israel offended over Arab criticism of its nuclear weapons

As Arab countries indicated they would be targeting Israel by proposing a non-binding resolution at the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the annual meeting to be held...

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January 23, 2014

Egypt: a state within a state

As the military swept back into the public spotlight to overthrow Morsi last Wednesday, I’m sure Hosni Mubarak was rubbing his hands together with glee. After all, he’d long...

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January 23, 2014

One man's revolution is another's military coup

A recent interview on RT news channel broadcast former head of the Arab League and prominent opposition member Amr Moussa pointing out that democracy is not just down to...

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January 23, 2014

Gaza after the military return in Egypt

When the Muslim Brotherhood came to power in Egypt in 2011, it was widely viewed as a huge boost for Hamas, the party in power in Gaza. The Brotherhood...

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January 23, 2014

Israel deems EU guidelines 'external dictates'

The EU’s preliminary shift in foreign policy regarding Israel has ignited a furore, with scathing statements accentuating contempt, defiance and a degree of apprehension. As binding directives to member...

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January 23, 2014

What are negotiations for?

You can’t fault John Kerry for trying. The US secretary of state has just completed his sixth visit in four months to the Middle East, attempting to restart face-to-face...

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